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Hearing Aid Styles

From nearly invisible to easiest-to-handle: compare the main hearing aid styles and the hearing loss each one is designed for.

Four hearing aid styles beside a dime for scale: invisible-in-the-canal, in-the-canal, in-the-ear and behind-the-ear

Drag (or swipe) across any hearing aid below to turn it 360°. The right style depends on your degree of hearing loss, your ear, your dexterity and how discreet you want it to be — our audiologist will help you choose.

  • Invisible-In-The-Canal (IIC) hearing aid, and how it looks when worn

    IIC

    Invisible-In-The-Canal

    • Designed for mild to moderate hearing loss
    • When discretion is a priority
    • Good for people who still have good dexterity (small battery)
  • In-The-Canal, Remote Mic (ITC) hearing aid, and how it looks when worn

    ITC

    In-The-Canal, Remote Mic

    • Designed for mild to severe hearing loss
    • When discretion is a concern
    • 312 battery, longer battery life
  • In-The-Ear, Remote Mic (ITE) hearing aid, and how it looks when worn

    ITE

    In-The-Ear, Remote Mic

    • Designed for severe to profound hearing loss
    • Designed for those with dexterity issues
  • Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aid, and how it looks when worn

    BTE

    Behind-The-Ear

    • Designed for mild to profound hearing loss
    • Most commonly fitted hearing aid
    • More comfortable than a hearing aid in the ear
    • Easier to insert and remove, and easier to change the battery

Not Sure Which Is Right for You?

As an independent clinic, we fit hearing aids from all major manufacturers. Start with a hearing assessment, then see what happens at a hearing aid fitting. Questions about cost? See financing and insurance or call (702) 990-1568.

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